Heraklion is the biggest city of Crete, Greece biggest island. Ruins from several ages can be found in this city founded in 824 by the Saracens. The Knossos Palace (palace of Minos) is located a bus ride away from Heraklion's city center. Knossos is considered to be Europe's oldest city and its Palace is an archaeological wonder that according to history holds the Minotaur labyrinth. Amnissos Beach is also located just a bus ride away.